spacers

1. B+B Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Peterborough Posts: 1567 Clio 1.6 GT, Vectra 2.2 SRI. ex saxo furio

   #1 8th March 2007, 13:44

   I have 16" wolfrace wheels with 195 45R 16 tyres fitted, when I took them off to clean I noticed a slight rubbing on the front inners on lock, The last owner fitted spacers on the rear but not on the front, theres no markings on the spacers, so would the spacers be one thickness front and rear? please what should I fit. I've put the old citroen alloys on for now.
   Sorry to appear dim!
2. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #2 8th March 2007, 14:20

   put the smallest spacer possible on the front..
3. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #3 8th March 2007, 14:20

   it doesn't matter if its diff to the back
4. furioALm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3

   #4 8th March 2007, 14:23

   Look on the wheels themselves, see what the offset is, there should be a number like "ET15" what is the offset?
   
   If you car is lowered... i would expect it to rub on full lock with 16's with a 45 profile tyre...
   
   Alex
   
5. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #5 8th March 2007, 14:32

   Mine used to rub with the same setup, but a hammer sorted that out..
6. B+B Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Peterborough Posts: 1567 Clio 1.6 GT, Vectra 2.2 SRI. ex saxo furio

   #6 8th March 2007, 15:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by furioAL Look on the wheels themselves, see what the offset is, there should be a number like "ET15" what is the offset? If you car is lowered... i would expect it to rub on full lock with 16's with a 45 profile tyre... Alex

   You are correct it's ET15 and not lowered (yet) what do I do now about the spacers,your help with a good supplier would be welcome.
7. furioALm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3

   #7 8th March 2007, 15:34

   ET 15 is the correct offset for a saxo... it shouldn't rub at all
   
   Try motor-world.co.uk, topgear.co.uk, your local halfords and there are normally LOADS on ebay - and are probably cheapest there too...
   
   Try and get as thin spacers as possible... as you shouldn't need any!
   if you get thick spacers you will need longer bolts...
   
   Alex
   
8. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

   #8 8th March 2007, 15:39

   Are you positive its grinding in the arches, driveshafts have been known to make a grinding noises on full lock when they are nearing those pearly gates
9. B+B Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Peterborough Posts: 1567 Clio 1.6 GT, Vectra 2.2 SRI. ex saxo furio

   #9 8th March 2007, 15:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by furioAL ET 15 is the correct offset for a saxo... it shouldn't rub at all Try motor-world.co.uk, topgear.co.uk, your local halfords and there are normally LOADS on ebay - and are probably cheapest there too... Try and get as thin spacers as possible... as you shouldn't need any! if you get thick spacers you will need longer bolts... Alex

   Thanks for your help. the rubbing is on the "wall" between engine and suspension leg, not on the wing or front of wing,
10. B+B Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Peterborough Posts: 1567 Clio 1.6 GT, Vectra 2.2 SRI. ex saxo furio

    #10 8th March 2007, 16:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mystic Are you positive its grinding in the arches, driveshafts have been known to make a grinding noises on full lock when they are nearing those pearly gates

    No grinding noises yet, just rubbing marks.
11. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #11 8th March 2007, 16:08

    they are 16's they should rub on full lock. Hammer time
12. furioALm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3

    #12 8th March 2007, 16:10

    Pimp My Arches
    
    Alex
    
13. B+B Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Peterborough Posts: 1567 Clio 1.6 GT, Vectra 2.2 SRI. ex saxo furio

    #13 8th March 2007, 16:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Scott they are 16's they should rub on full lock. Hammer time

    Oh boy hammer time what just give the wall where the marks are a bit of wellie? or something more sutile.
14. furioALm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3

    #14 8th March 2007, 16:18

    Quote:

    what just give the wall where the marks are a bit of wellie? or something more sutile.

    I just gave you the link ^^^ to what arch mods you have to do
15. B+B Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Peterborough Posts: 1567 Clio 1.6 GT, Vectra 2.2 SRI. ex saxo furio

    #15 8th March 2007, 16:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by furioAL I just gave you the link ^^^ to what arch mods you have to do

    Thanks m8 I'll give it a try and leave you in peace
    
    rep'd